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System or group of people governing an organized community, often a state

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Jan 12, 2026
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What specific behaviours (threats, harassment, incitement, hate speech) make up the bulk of arrests under sections 127 and 1 in recent years?

Recent reporting and freedom-of-information returns show police activity under section 127 of the Communications Act 2003 and section 1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988 has surged to roughly 1...

Dec 8, 2025
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How many federal employees were furloughed during the 2025 shutdown?

At least 670,000 federal employees were furloughed during the 2025 shutdown, while roughly 730,000 additional employees were required to work without pay, according to contemporaneous agency contingen...

Nov 29, 2025
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What planning approvals are required to build a mosque in England?

Planning a mosque in England will require the same statutory consents as other buildings: local planning permission for change of use or new build, compliance with building regulations (including rece...

Nov 29, 2025

What legal status do Sharia councils hold under English law?

Sharia councils in England and Wales are informal, religious bodies whose recommendations carry no formal legal force under UK law; the Government and parliamentary reviews state they have “no officia...

Oct 29, 2025

How do major U.S. political nonprofits typically recruit and vet board members compared to Turning Point USA?

Major U.S. political nonprofits commonly recruit and vet board members through formal governance processes that involve governance or search committees, the full board, and executive leadership to mat...